How far is Marietta, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Marietta, OH to West Chester, OH is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
72.61 mi
01h 23m
Flight
56.84 mi
91.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.84 mi
Kilometers
91.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.61 mi
Kilometers
116.85 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 2, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sat, May 2, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-01T23:37
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 2, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Buffalo
OH

City in Ohio County, Indiana, United States of America

From Marietta
39.6 mi
00h 41m
To West Chester
32.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marietta and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marietta and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Street

    1001 ft · 38 sec · Putnam Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    1805 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Greene Street

    1332 ft · 36 sec · Greene Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pike Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pike Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1754 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Cambridge, Cadiz

    925 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Cadiz Road

    20.6 mi · 23 min · Cadiz Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    2762 ft · 36 sec · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Smyrna Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Smyrna Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Philadelphia Street

    2668 ft · 52 sec · Philadelphia Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    148 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    144 m · 14 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westchester Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Westchester Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 77 North
47.6 mi · 66%
Cadiz Road
20.6 mi · 28%
Westchester Road
5.05 mi · 7%
Smyrna Road
2.8 mi · 4%
Pike Street
1.09 mi · 2%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 77 North

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
56.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buffalo
00h 41m from Marietta
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marietta to West Chester?

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Buffalo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Marietta and 32.9 miles from West Chester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marietta and Chance Rain Showers near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Buffalo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Buffalo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Buffalo.

RAIL

Alliance

117 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 56.84 mi (91.48 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio

Population4,422
Coordinates39.4153500, -81.4548400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Street (-81.454784, 39.415295)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.56 gal
9.7 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.97
5.12 gal · 19.4 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.5 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.48 $18.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.86 $21.72
Premium $4.79 $12.26 $24.52
Diesel $4.30 $11.02 $22.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and West Chester. The current time is 23:37:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.